No. 60 in German
damit
"With it," "with that," or "so that," depending on context.
In a sentence
Ich kaufe eine Karte, damit wir den Weg finden.
I buy a map so that we can find the way.
Used to indicate purpose or intention comparable to 'so that'.
Er hat mir geholfen, damit ich es schneller erledigen konnte.
He helped me so that I could finish it faster.
Used to express the reason for or the result of an action, implying a facilitating condition.
Nimm den Schirm mit, damit du nicht nass wirst.
Take the umbrella with you so that you don't get wet.
Used in clauses to imply a preventative action to avoid an undesired result.
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